A WATER main burst causing severe flooding on the Kingsway roundabout in Newport city centre.

Gwent Police said a water main burst near the castle earlier this morning, causing a large amount of flooding on the A4042 exit north bound towards Cwmbran.

Police have closed the road and diverted traffic up on to the Old Green roundabout.

A Gwent Police spokesman said little disruption has been caused to the small amount of traffic on the road, but it is believed that the burst water main has left a number of houses in the viccinity without water.

Do you have any pictures of the flooding, or have you been left without water today? Contact the Argus newsdesk on 01633 777226, or e-mail: newsdesk@gwent-wales.co.uk